Senior Project Manager - HR Technology Services (HRTS)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR Technology is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects across diverse partners, ensuring project delivery aligns with strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in HR systems and the ability to handle M&A complexities, providing innovative solutions that enhance overall project effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 8+ years related work experience in HR Technology.
• Experience in leading complex projects in a global organization.
• Knowledge of HR processes and systems like HCMs, LMS, ATS.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-functional Technology projects from initiation through delivery.
• Communicate key risks and status to management and sponsors.
• Handle project resources, issues and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Business Management, Project Management, or Management Information Systems

Masters' Degree preferred

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Lead complex projects as a Senior Project Manager in HR Technology Services. Working closely with a diverse set of partners, you will implement, support, maintain, and improve HR systems in line with strategic business and IT roadmaps!

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-functional Technology projects from initiation through delivery, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and initiative.
• Partner with HR, IT, and other partners (including vendor partners) to deliver projects on time, on budget, and in scope.
• Lead day-to-day program activities and related meetings, including core team and external partners.
• Develop project plans, business requirements, solution design & delivery, testing, and hypercare.
• Maintain knowledge and expertise in Human Resources processes, HR data, and HR systems.
• Build domain expertise and institutional knowledge of key Thermo Fisher HR systems and how they are used across the business.
• Ensure project targets are met by handling resources, issues, and risks optimally.
• Handle prioritization decisions and change requests throughout the program lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, providing remediation plans if needed.
• Communicate key risks, issues and status to management and sponsors, completing risk mitigation and remediation activities.
• Follow and improve standard methodologies and tools for project implementation and management.
• Cultivate critical supplier and internal customer relationships.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in Computer Science, Business Management, Project Management, or Management Information Systems (Masters' Degree preferred).
• 8+ years of related work experience.
• Shown success in leading projects/programs within the HR Technology domain within a global, matrixed organization (5+ years).
• Ability to handle the complexities of M&A activities within a large, global organization.
• Experience running programs across geographical regions, functional teams, and applications.
• Demonstrable experience in HR processes, data, and systems (e.g., HCMs, LMS, ATS, Time & Absence systems, and Service Delivery tools such as ServiceNow).
• Strong tactical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, coordination, mediation, and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to engage with and influence diverse groups, executives, managers, and domain authorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in core HR, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, talent management, payroll, time & attendance
• Experience leading M&A integration programs cutting across HR and other business technologies.
• Experience leading post-M&A integration projects, focusing on aligning systems and processes across diverse entities.
• HR system implementation experience for HCM, ATS, HR Service Delivery, and Learning solutions.
• Knowledge of existing HR technology solutions, new technologies, and emerging trends.